Phil Hayton
I’ve been messing around with PCs, video game consoles, and tech since before I could speak. Don’t get me wrong, I kickstarted my relationship with technology by jamming a Hot Wheels double-decker bus into my parent’s VCR, but we all have to start somewhere. I even somehow managed to become a walking, talking buyer’s guide at my teenage supermarket job, which helped me accept my career fate. So, rather than try to realise my musician dreams, or see out my University degree, I started running my own retro pop culture site and writing about video games and tech for the likes of TechRadar, The Daily Star, and the BBC before eventually ending up with a job covering graphics card shenanigans at PCGamesN. Now, I’m your friendly neighbourhood Hardware Editor at GamesRadar, and it’s my job to make sure you can kick butt in all your favourite games using the best gaming hardware, whether you’re a sucker for handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch or a hardcore gaming PC enthusiast.
Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Yes, I'm actually recommending the Lenovo Legion Go thanks to this price cut
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The Lenovo Legion Go just popped for under $500 at Amazon, and the new record low discount means I can now recommend it alongside other gaming handhelds.
How to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday - specs and price point to consider
By Phil Hayton last updated
Black Friday We're giving you some advice on how to buy an OLED TV on Black Friday
Best Buy just slashed its top gaming handheld prices, but I'd urge you not to pick the highest spec option
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Both the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go are included in Best Buy's three day flash sale, but the latter handheld's price isn't quite low enough yet.
If I were you, I'd grab this Alienware rig for a record low price and turn it into an RTX 5070 PC next year
By Phil Hayton published
The Alienware Aurora R16 just showed up with a new record low price at Dell, and the RTX 4070 Super version is primed for a next-gen RTX 50-series GPU upgrade.
Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”
By Phil Hayton published
The Alienware Aurora R16 is surprisingly down-to-earth for a Dell gaming PC, but what it lacks in pizazz it makes up for with performance.
The official Asus ROG Ally charger dock is down to a price I'd happily pay
By Phil Hayton published
The AMD chip that could power next gen handhelds just leaked, but rumored specs keep shifting
By Phil Hayton published
Rumors of a new Ryzen Z2 Extreme handheld chip are making the rounds, but AMD can't seem to make up its mind when it comes to specs.
I use this Steam Deck dock daily, and it's now cheaper than ever
By Phil Hayton published
You can now grab 33% off the Baseus 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock at Amazon thanks to a limited time deal, and the offer brings it to a new record low price.
I'm seriously trying to stop myself grabbing the LG OLED C3 at its lowest ever price
By Phil Hayton published
A record-low 120Hz 4K TV deal that's giving Black Friday vibes.
One of my top OLED monitors just reached a record low price, but there's a cheaper alternative I'd recommend
By Phil Hayton published
Kudos to Corsair, but KTC's OLED deal is outstanding.
Retro or not, I need this nostalgic discounted Mega Bloks Xbox 360 in my life
By Phil Hayton published
It's basically a Lego 360 console.
Forget the Nintendo Alarmo, my bedside clock is an adorable Zelda handheld that's half the price
By Phil Hayton published
Awaken to Link's Awakening
Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Some of the best offers are still live
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Prime Day Prime Day PS5 deals could be your best bet for grabbing accessories and games before PS5 Pro launches. We've hunted down the best offers for you.
Prime Day TV deals 2024: Big Deal Days display discounts are still around
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day 2024 Prime Day TV deals are technically over, but plenty of gaming screens are still discounted at Amazon and rival retailers.
Prime Day monitor deals 2024: display discounts still live
By Phil Hayton last updated
Prime Day Prime Day monitor deals are back in the form of Amazon's Big Deal Day Days, and there are plenty of gaming display discounts up for grabs.
Where to buy the Nintendo Alarmo
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Here's where to buy the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo, including My Nintendo Store pricing, availability, and when it will hit other retailers.
Psst, I've got a 1.5TB microSD deal for Steam Deck players who slept on Prime Day
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Prime Day might be over, but you can currently expand your Steam Deck storage with 40% off a 1.5TB Sandisk Ultra microSD card at Amazon.
Prime Day tablet deals 2024: What to expect next year
By Phil Hayton last updated
Amazon Prime Day That's a wrap on Amazon Prime Day tablet deals for 2024, but we now have a solid idea of what to expect from next year's subscriber sale and future events.
One of my favorite 4K gaming monitors has joined the Prime Day party, and it's wearing a glossy panel
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can currently grab 43% off the Gorilla Glass Dough Spectrum one thanks to a record low Prime Day gaming monitor deal.
I'm delighted to see the LG OLED C4 get proper Prime Day treatment with up to 45% off
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The LG OLED C4 just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, with Big Deal Days knocking the 48-inch gaming TV under $1,000.
Someone needs to talk me out of buying this thumb-sized Game Boy
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Prime Day has knocked 25% off one of the smallest Game Boy handhelds around, and it's far too amusing to not pick up for just over $20.
The Asus ROG Ally X just dropped to a new record low price, but there's a big catch
By Phil Hayton published
Deals You can now grab $100 off the Asus ROG Ally X thanks to its first ever discount, but you'll have to pay for a Best Buy Plus membership to access the handheld offer.
I'm building a retro gaming cave this Prime Day, here's what's in my cart
By Phil Hayton published
Deals To celebrate Prime Day, I've searched through Amazon's Big Deal Days event for everything you need to complete a retro gaming room.
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